Electrical Design Engineer – North West

BALFOUR BEATTY-4; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading infrastructure company as an Electrical Design Engineer in the North West of England. You will design electrical systems, collaborate with teams, and ensure compliance with project specifications. Enjoy flexible working options and a range of benefits including generous leave and pension plans.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables, and Nuclear.
• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and regulatory material.

Responsibilities

• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Create documentation such as specifications & datasheets.
• Review and check manufacturer documents for compliance.

Skills

Collaboration

Effective Communication

Innovation

IT Skills

Tools

Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Relux

SKM

ETAP

Digsilent

PSCAD

Job description

About the role

Our team shapes projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as an Electrical Design Engineer based in the North West of England and build new futures.

Role Purpose:

• To create electrical designs and procure specialist packages in heavy industries

What you'll be doing

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Design LV electrical distribution systems
• Create documentation such as specifications & datasheets, cable calculations & schedules, and drawings (via CAD team)
• Review and check manufacturer documents for compliance with project specifications
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers

Who we're looking for

Qualities and experience:

• Proficiency in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign
• Focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and project teams to deliver cost-effective and acceptable design solutions
• Effective communication skills at all levels and clear, succinct writing
• Promotion of innovation and continuous improvement in design
• Excellent IT skills are desirable, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and regulatory material
• Experience in heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables, and Nuclear

Beneficial experience includes:

• Design of HV electrical systems
• Use of AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Use of Dialux or Relux software
• Use of SKM, ETAP, Digsilent, PSCAD software
• Design of ATEX systems

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing the infrastructure that supports national economies and communities.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options, including up to 40% remote work
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata)
• Family-friendly policies, including extended maternity/adoption and paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick specializes in MEP and ME&I solutions, designing, installing, and maintaining complex systems that underpin the UK's infrastructure.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, AFBE, and are committed to Black inclusion initiatives and supporting Armed Forces personnel. We are a Disability Confident Employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices.